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Newspaper
Basin Republican
Location
Basin, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
5
The ticket names Theodore Roosevelt for president Francis E Warren for senator and Frank W Mondell for congress, outlining the party slate. The items reflect a midwestern or western ballot lineup with prominent incumbents and party alignment.
In early primary states about 370 delegates have been chosen for the Republican national convention in Chicago, with Taft securing fewer than fifty. The piece argues Taft is repudiated in many states and his nomination would be folly given voter sentiment. It also mentions Fort Yellowstone events and a Yellowstone park court martial overturn.
Mrs. J. D. Allen entertained old soldiers and the orator of the day at dinner after a cemetery visit. Attendees included Thos M Hyde 8 M Stout Joe Denny John G Borner G W Kershner Henry Payne J S Patten Lon Crandall Vincent Cockins and B C Wise. The Basin gathering featured one of the finest spreads and a cheerful reception of the march to the cemetery.
Robert Aird of Greybull says track laying on the Burlington connecting link began yesterday and will be rushed. The canyon track delays will require substantial time and money this summer to prepare for heavy traffic. A contract has been let to an Ogden firm to build a new $40,000 hotel at Evanston.
A farm-oriented column recounts Bertie May spending Saturday night with his papa on the ranch and returning to his mamma and the dog. It then shifts to local life notes about alfalfa growth, political talk, and a peculiar tale of Billie Lewis snagging a big catfish from a fishing line while walking the Big Horn, with humorous reflections on Sunday observance.
The article notes cantaloupe seed planted with many fields preparing for beans, cautioning delays due to southern seed origin. It reminds members the Land Show with the alfalfa palace occurs this fall and urges producers to participate to ensure a top world class crop. The next association meeting is set for Saturday, June 1, inviting all to attend without neglecting work.
I hereby announced myself as a candidate for Sheriff subject to the republican primaries. I will appreciate the aid of all those favoring my candidacy. B F Wickwire is a candidate for Sheriff. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the nomination of County Assessor subject to the will of the voters in the republican primaries. I will appreciate the support of all republicans for this office. Joseph H Neville is a candidate for Assessor.
Clyde W. Atherly announces his candidacy for sheriff and for county surveyor, subject to Republican primaries. He seeks the aid of Republicans favorable to his bid and emphasizes voter will as the deciding factor.
Otto city Wyoming May 25 1912 Lou Blakesley announces candidacy for county clerk of Big Horn County subject to Republican primaries asking for support from voters in the party race.
Alex Lucas announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county clerk and asks for aid from supporters in the primaries.
Frank I. Rue asks Republican electors to support his candidacy for County Clerk in the upcoming primary election on August 20, 1912. He expresses appreciation for all assistance granted by supporters and notes the nomination is subject to the will of Republican electors.
P. M. Gallaher of Shell Wyoming declares his candidacy before the Republican primaries for a two year term as County Commissioner and seeks Republican support at the May 30 1912 filing.
W. S. Collins declares as Republican candidate for county and prosecuting attorney in Big Horn County in the August 20, 1912 primary.
O. A. Johnson of Burlington announces candidacy for sheriff ahead of the Republican primaries on May 30, 1912, signaling intent to seek the office and urging support from voters in the region.
Death of Lantry member of Masonic St Johns lodge Omaha and Knights Templar wife died three years ago four children Pauline H Lantry Maude f E Lantry of New York Victor G Lantry Jr of Livingston Mont Sperry Lantry of Kansas City friend E J Sullivan with him at death remains taken to Omaha for interment beside wife special police Beatrice Grace Welsh BeBe Lead South Dakota divorce petition filed by James H Welsh in Big Horn county Wyoming court desertion answer by July 20 1912 dated May 1912
In Big Horn County Wyoming Knapp & Spencer Co files a foreclosure decree and orders sale of Lot 7 in Block 3 First Addition Greybull. Sheriff Wickwire to sell at 2 pm June 1 1912 in Basin Fraternity Hall to highest bidder for cash. Also includes state audit notice for Home Fire Insurance Co and land patent notice for non coal lands with final proofs.
Wyoming inspe ction certifies assets liabilities and stock of Union Assurance Society Ltd and Niagara Fire Insurance Company with totals and year end figures for 1911. Notices list horses mules branded and driven out of state under sheriff inspection, including Nicholson and Ramsey parties, and a May 20 1912 witness seal of C F P Hensley with Burlington Banker note.
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